This is a solo episode on all the considerations that I've noticed people make when trying to figure out what medical career they're going to pursue. This should help you narrow things down if you have an idea of what you want your life to look like.

Karen has 15 years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and loves her career. Although her newfound passion is helping people achieve a more fulfilling life with better work/life balance. Find her on scalpelandheart.com or on instagram @kcalcano.

James owns his own business called DMV Sports Massage and also treats athletes at the University of Maryland. Massage therapy is unique for a vareity of reasons and could be a great career choice!

Abe has experience in both family practice and urgent care. We discuss the pros and cons of both specialties. We also talk about ways to make the most of your time as a student and in clinicals.

Since physician assistants work in most specialties, the question often gets asked, how do you go about specializiing? Let me correct some misconceptions and clarify some options including residencies and certificates of added qualification.

Dr. Chan has been working as an ophthalmologist for about 10 years. She explains why she chose this route and why someone else may enjoy the profession. She's also outspoken about working part time and how your job doesn't have to define you.

Brian is a surgical PA with 15 years of exprience. He's considered a Multi-Specialty surgical PA which means that he assists multiple types of surgeons with their cases. He also runs a popular medical podcast called "Physician Assistant Exam Review." He focuses on what the daily life is like as well as tips to help you get that first job right out of school.